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Lim Joo Gek

Lim Joo Gek

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Summary

I aim to secure a position within the human resources field that maximizes my knowledge of industrial and organizational psychology and allows me to contribute to employer objectives, profitability, and overall success. I seek to work with a company that offers opportunities for challenge and growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager, Human Resource Department

Institute Of Mental Health
01.2019 - Current

May 2024 to Present

1) Wellbeing: Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement wellbeing strategies aligned with organizational goals. Planned and executed initiatives and events, such as Staff Week, to promote wellbeing and enhance employee engagement.

2) Award Recognition: Coordinated the hospital's award review panel and managed staff award nominations at institutional, cluster, and national levels. Oversaw recognition awards, organized the annual staff award ceremony, maintained award records, supported report generation, and provided guidance to key stakeholders on award matters.

Jan 2019 to April 2024

1) Talent Management (TM): Administered the TM cycle and initiatives, monitored the talent pool and leadership pipeline, and engaged with leaders for succession planning. Collaborated with department heads and senior leaders for talent identification and development. Organized TM initiatives, including leadership programs and dialogue sessions. Tracked talent development progress, prepared and monitored the TM budget, and served as a resource for HODs and talents. Supported the Management Associate Program from selection through departmental postings.

2) Pre-Service Scholarships & Sponsorships

3) Events & Other Projects: Led and organized several successful events and award ceremonies for employees. Acted as co-lead for the HRIS revamp within the Talent Management and Succession Planning (TMSP) module. Coached and provided guidance to junior colleagues on award and sponsorship matters.

Senior Executive, Human Resource Department

Institute Of Mental Health
01.2013 - 12.2018

1) Talent Management

2) Scholarships, Sponsorship & Awards

3) Special Projects Lead for Employee Value Proposition (EVP) project, including engaging marketing firms, conducting focus groups, and implementing new processes to enhance deliverables.

Executive, Human Resource Department

Institute of Mental Health
11.2010 - 01.2013

1) Talent Management: Supported the administration of TM Cycle and initiatives.

2) Scholarships & Sponsorships:

  • Oversaw scholarship & sponsorship administration, ensuring successful implementation of & sponsorship processes within the organization.
  • Monitored and assisted in budget preparation to ensure sufficient funding for scholarship & sponsorship. Act as resource person to assist scholarship & sponsorship matters upon request.

3) Awards: Assisted in the awards management by handling nominations, staff award records, coordinating with departments, and supporting the award review panel.

4) Events & Other Administration: support for events and logistics management of resources related to event planning and execution.

Assistant Manager, IPS

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore
01.2009 - 10.2010

1) Events Management: Led the team overseeing venue and speaker liaison, travel, budget forecasting, registration, conference materials, post-event publications, and media/donor relations. Coordinated and managed local and international conferences and events, including liaising with speakers from the Minister Mentor’s office and relevant ministries that commissions the projects.

2) Publications: Assisted in liaising with publishers to ensure timely delivery of contracts and publications.

3) Administration: Coached new staff on database systems and event management. Handled publication inventory, contract filing, and liaised with suppliers and service providers.


Executive

Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)
01.2008 - 12.2008

Administrative & Conferencing Coordinator

Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)
01.2005 - 12.2007

Education

Master of Science - Industrial & Organizational Psychology

The City University of New York
03.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Southern Queensland
03.2008

Diploma - Information Technology with specialized in Web Development and Financial Informatics

Nanyang Polytechnic
05.2004

Skills

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong relationship-building abilities
  • Analytical and excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Professional attitude with a firm personality
  • Strong project management skills
  • Good team player
  • Technical proficiency: proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and graphic design tools such as Canva
  • Strong responsibility & ownership of tasks
  • Eagerness to learn and develop professionally
  • Goal-oriented and self-motivated
  • Resilient under pressure

Salary

Expected Salary: Negotiable

References

Will be available on request

Training

  • 2012, Microsoft Access 2010 (Advanced Database)
  • 2011, Thomas Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) Accreditation
  • 2009, Executive Certificate in Graduate Diploma in Social Psychology & Counselling
  • 2005, Microsoft Access 2000 for Developers

Availability

One Month Notice

Timeline

Assistant Manager, Human Resource Department

Institute Of Mental Health
01.2019 - Current

Senior Executive, Human Resource Department

Institute Of Mental Health
01.2013 - 12.2018

Executive, Human Resource Department

Institute of Mental Health
11.2010 - 01.2013

Assistant Manager, IPS

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore
01.2009 - 10.2010

Executive

Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)
01.2008 - 12.2008

Administrative & Conferencing Coordinator

Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)
01.2005 - 12.2007

Master of Science - Industrial & Organizational Psychology

The City University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Southern Queensland

Diploma - Information Technology with specialized in Web Development and Financial Informatics

Nanyang Polytechnic
Lim Joo Gek